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Free (Gratis) Version of Windows Could Be a Reality Soon

Posted by timothy on from the insert-coin-to-continue dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft is exploring whether to release a free version of Windows to increase the number of computers using the latest operating system. Currently the company seems to be testing a new version of the OS called 'Windows 8.1 with Bing', which will include Microsoft's key modern apps and services."

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  1. Re:Free as in... by PNutts · · Score: 5, Funny

    beer?

    No, free as in bend over.

  2. Re:Kinda funny by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I use Bing for most of my searches -- I work for Microsoft.

    But I use Google for porn. Just in case they're tracking me.

  3. Bing it on! by Thraxy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Man it's like a dream come true. Windows 8 interface AND Bing! Maybe they can bundle it onto free software downloads, like they do with the Conduit/Bingbar browser hijack. Then we won't even have to download it ourselves. Man that's top notch service!

  4. Re:Kinda funny by invictusvoyd · · Score: 5, Funny

    Spoon boy: Do not try and bing the spoon. That's impossible. Instead... only try to realize the truth.
    Neo: What truth?
    Spoon boy: There is no spoon.
    Neo: There is no spoon?
    Spoon boy: Then you'll see, that it is not the spoon that bings, it is only yourself.